Professional staff in universities: Career needs, values, attitudes and behaviours

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Gander
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Career Needs ◽  
The Uk

This article outlines a concurrent complementarity, mixed methods research design to explore the careers of university professional staff through the application of a contemporary career profile framework. Two hundred and twenty-six participants from Australia and the UK completed a multi-method questionnaire. Integration occurred at three points: the conceptualisation stage using a multi-method instrument; the experiential stage where the quantitative data results acted as a priori themes for the theoretical thematic analysis; and the inferential stage where both convergent and divergent triangulation of the results took place to provide a broader and deeper understanding of the phenomenon under study. This methodological design aims to demonstrate the usefulness of mixed methods in carrying out careers research. The findings extend the career profile theory by highlighting individual needs, related behaviours and outcomes and by suggesting that there are various psychological mechanisms acting to drive career behaviours.

Practical utility of mixed methods research in pharmacy practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacy Elder Dalpoas ◽  
Kenneth M Shermock
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Literature Highlight ◽  
Complex Question

Abstract Purpose Our aim was to review key methodological concepts and provide a practical guide to employing mixed methods research to enhance pharmacy practice research. Summary Mixed methods research provides multiple organized analytic perspectives to thoroughly investigate complex social and scientific problems in a methodologically rigorous manner. This research design incorporates collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data components to create a thorough understanding of a complex question. The 5 most commonly identified reasons for conducting mixed methods research include triangulation, complementarity, development, initiation, and expansion of results. For research questions that benefit from mixed methods research, we review how to structure the study, including timing, sequencing, and prioritization of methods. Illustrative examples from the literature highlight the utility of this methodology for clinical and operational pharmacy research questions. Conclusion Mixed methods designs can enhance pharmacy research inquiry, provide a means to understand complicated issues, and uncover optimal interventions.

The Importance of Qualitative Methods in Mixed Methods Studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 282-306
Author(s):  
Jacquelynne A. Boivin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Design Models ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Sequential Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Designs

This chapter presents a thorough review of the literature dedicated to learning more about mixed methods research design. Explanatory sequential mixed methods studies and exploratory sequential mixed methods studies are the two types of mixed methods research design models that this chapter presents in detail. To contextualize different ideas related to research design, the author provides examples of research studies that exemplify different research designs falling within mixed methods. The main objective of this chapter is to highlight the important role that qualitative research design plays in mixed methods research. Such a presentation of the literature aims to argue that qualitative data substantiates quantitative data as a means to heighten the regard which the qualitative methodology receives.

scholarly journals INCORPORATING DEBATE INTO INQUIRY-BASED TEACHING APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS

Edusentris ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Wahyu Budi Riyanda ◽  
Wawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Post Test

Since it is believed that individuals with higher-order thinking skills are more welcomed in educational and vocational contexts, teaching them has become a desirable goal in education. For that reason, this study aimed at improving the students’ higher-order thinking skills by incorporating debate in inquiry-based teaching. The study used mixed-methods research design utilizing pre-test and post-test to collect quantitative data and observation checklist to collect qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using a rubrics, while the qualitative data were analyzed using a checklist. The study revealed that the students’ higher-order thinking skills at all levels improved after the treatment. The improvement at Analyze level could be seen from the students’ better organization of information, at Evaluate level, the students showed improvement in seeing problems from various perspectives and at Create level, the students improved in communicating solutions better. Other than that, the improvement was also observed in terms of the students’ speaking ability.

scholarly journals Transformative Psychometric Research Trioengineering Modeling: Triangulating Digital Instrumentation, Implementation, and Data Analysis for Effective, Efficient, and Engaging Classroom Inquiry

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 58-74
Author(s):  
James Edward Osler II
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Educational Science ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Digital Instrumentation ◽  
Holistic Transformation ◽  
Classroom Inquiry

This monograph provides an in–depth discourse on “Research Engineering” in the field of “Educational Science” first detailed in a 2012 Journal on Mathematics article. Research Engineering involves the methodology and the metrics used to conduct in–depth research investigations via the innovative Total Transformative Trichotomy–Squared [Tri–Squared] Test. The triangulation of this test aids in the comprehension of how the Tri–Squared calculation is a mixed methods research design based upon “Trichotomous Psychometrics”. Trichotomous Psychometrics involves the development, deployment, and analysis of “Trifold Assessments” for the holistic transformation of qualitative outcomes into quantitative data. This paper is a continuation of the published article entitled: The Psychometrics of Educational Science: Designing Trichotomous Inventive Investigative Instruments for Qualitative and Quantitative for Inquiry.

scholarly journals Exploring post-degree employment of recent music alumni

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Brook ◽  
Sue Fostaty Young
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Music Programs ◽  
Employment Success ◽  
Musical Skills

The purpose of this research was to identify the various types of employment held by music alumni at one university. We also compare the perceptions of alumni who currently work primarily in music with those of alumni who work outside the field. A mixed-methods research design that relied on surveys and interviews was used to gather data. Alumni employed primarily outside the field held a wide variety of roles and many reported incorporating their musical skills in these roles and they continued to engage in a variety of activities within the field of music. Those whose employment was primarily in music were more likely to have reported choosing to enroll in a music degree program with an express intention of gaining music-focused employment. Findings from this study illustrate that while graduates of music programs do find employment success, further investigation is necessary to identify the breadth of roles available, yet untapped, for music graduates and the perhaps entrepreneurial requirements for engagement in them. Our findings also point to the need for music programs to realign curriculum to better reflect the ever-expanding music sector.

Mixed Methods Research Design for Pragmatic Psychoanalytic Studies

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 1023-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane G. Tillman ◽  
A. Jill Clemence ◽  
Jennifer L. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research

scholarly journals THE USE OF VIDEOCONFERENCE FOR SPEAKING CLASS IN MAHASARASWATI DENPASAR UNIVERSITY: PRACTICE AND PERCEPTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
N.P.S. Widiastuti ◽  
N.N. Padmadewi ◽  
N.L.P.E.S. Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Teachers And Students

The objectives of the research was to investigate and analyze the implementation of videoconference as a method to teach speaking; and to analyze teachers’ and students’ opinion about videoconference. The present research applied a mixed methods research design. The research subjects were 93 students and 2 speaking lecturers. The findings showed that the implementation of videoconference for speaking was seamlessly done.  In the pre-activities, lecturer greeted students, sent link of meeting and attendance list, and did apperception. Main activities were done through various teaching methods and strategies for videoconference, namely focus trios, chain speaking and discussion. In the post-activities the students did online game, summarized the lesson, and did the project. The implementation of videoconference mostly utilized Zoom Meeting and others supporting systems, such as: WhatsApp Group, Quizizz,  and many more. Lastly, the results of the questionnaire showed positive response as the participants mostly perceive the advantages rather than disadvantages of videoconference provided.    

Mixed Methods Research Online

2015 ◽  
pp. 411-432
Author(s):  
Theodora Issa ◽  
David Pick
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Practical Relevance ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Sensitive Issues

Contributing to the ongoing debate in research on sensitive issues such as business ethics, this chapter provides a discussion of mixed methods research design, examining the processes and challenges of developing and deploying an online survey tool using technology within an interpretive mixed methods design. This chapter provides pointers on how to deploy this approach through technology to research business ethics using the example of researching ethical mindsets and its components, including spirituality and aesthetics. It is found that mixed methods research is an effective approach because it allows often sensitive issues (i.e. business ethics, aesthetics, spirituality) relating to questioning individuals' inner values and ethical propensities, which are usually subtle and difficult to measure and analyze constructs. While this tool was developed in the Australian context, it has the potential to form a foundation for wider examination and research in business ethics. The chapter contributes to the collective discussion of research methods using a framework that has both practical relevance and theoretical rigor.

Methodological and Conceptual Approach

2019 ◽  
pp. 35-45
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach

This chapter presents the methodological and conceptual approach, which informed the research design for the study. It is pertinent to reiterate here that the design of this study sought to discern the positive psychological forces that shape subjective wellbeing of informal caregivers. This desire prompted the adoption of a mixed methods research. The rationale for this methodological preference is presented. In addition, advantages of mixed methods approach are elaborated upon. Furthermore, other issues are addressed, including sample size, instrumentation, and research procedures. This chapter also explains, with much detail, the parameters and boundary conditions that constituted the guiding assumptions, limitations, as well as delimitations of the study. It should be noted that the chapter also explains the essential approach to data analysis.

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